Pelvic Floor Mobility Measured by Transperineal Ultrasound Imaging in Women With and Without Urgency and Frequency Predominant Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Conclusion:
Women with UF-LUTS demonstrated more elevated (cranioventral) position of the PFM at rest and less PR muscle lengthening with bearing down. These findings highlight the importance of a comprehensive PFM examination and possible treatment for women with UF-LUTS to include PFM position and mobility. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
From the Core to the Floor—Utilizing a Webinar to Provide Pelvic Health Education
Conclusion:
A pelvic health education webinar can result in improvements in pelvic health knowledge. More research is needed to determine whether this increase in knowledge translates to a greater likelihood to engage in pelvic floor strengthening exercises and ultimately whether it reduces pelvic floor dysfunction. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
Nurses' Perspectives of the Need for Physical Therapy Services During an Acute Postpartum Stay: A Focus Group
Conclusion:
MB nurses demonstrated a limited understanding of the PT scope of practice and their potential role postpartum. Further education and interdisciplinary collaboration may be beneficial to enhance postpartum care in the United States. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
Rehabilitation of the Postpartum Runner: A 4-Phase Approach
Running after childbirth, specifically how or when to return, is a hot topic in the field of physical therapy and on social media; however, there are significant gaps in the literature supporting when and how to safely initiate running postpartum. During pregnancy and following childbirth (both vaginal and cesarean), the body undergoes changes that may impact strength, neuromuscular control, endurance, and the ability to withstand the high-impact forces and repetitive nature of running. Many mothers experience new or worsened symptoms of musculoskeletal or pelvic floor dysfunction following pregnancy and childbirth and req...
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Clinical Commentary Source Type: research
The Importance of Information: Prenatal Education Surrounding Birth-Related Pelvic Floor Trauma Mitigates Symptom-Related Distress
Conclusion:
Prenatal pelvic floor education is a key aspect not just in reducing risk of PFTS, but mitigating distress if it does occur. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Report Source Type: research
A Useful Professional Tool
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy 2022 Combined Sections Meeting Posters and Platforms
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Abstract Source Type: research
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population
Background:
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is defined as pain experienced between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly in the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint. Pelvic girdle pain is common postpartum, may result from pregnancy-related factors, and is a leading cause of disability postpartum. The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for physical therapist management of PGP in the postpartum population.
Key Points:
Postpartum individuals may experience PGP beginning during pregnancy, immediately after childbirth, or up to 2 years after delivery....
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Clinical Practice Guideline Source Type: research
Book Reviews
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Book Reviews Source Type: research
Beyond the Musculoskeletal System: Considering Whole-Systems Readiness for Running Postpartum
Conclusions:
Return-to-running postpartum requires an individualized, whole-systems biopsychosocial approach with graded exercise progression, similar to the management of return to sport following musculoskeletal injuries.
A video abstract for this article is available at:http://links.lww.com/JWHPT/A51 (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Clinical Commentary Source Type: research
Use of Exercise in the Management of Postpartum Diastasis Recti: A Systematic Review
Conclusion:
Although these findings support the use of AE to reduce interrectus distance and improve quality of postpartum life, future research should investigate exercise selection based on the results of more multifaceted and clinically meaningful assessments. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Infant Carrying in the United States: A Survey of Current Practices, Physical and Mental Health Benefits, and Challenges of Babywearing
Conclusions:
Taken together, this data provides a better understanding of physical and mental health of caregivers in the United States, especially as they relate to babywearing.
See the Video, Supplemental Digital Content A (available at: http://links.lww.com/JWHPT/A72). (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Improves Pelvic Floor Symptoms in Women With Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury
Background:
Following obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASISs), women commonly report symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as fecal incontinence. Few studies have looked at pelvic health physical therapy (PHPT) as a treatment for women with OASIS and its associated symptoms.
Objectives:
To assess the outcomes of early PHPT on the presence and severity of symptoms in women with OASIS.
Study Design:
Retrospective cohort study.
Methods:
We assessed the records of 70 subjects with third- or fourth-degree OASIS who had undergone clinical evaluation and PHPT in the institution's pelvic health clin...
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
Biomechanical and Musculoskeletal Differences Between Postpartum Runners and Nulliparous Controls
Background:
Women are running as soon as 8 weeks postpartum and there is currently little understanding of the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on the postpartum runner (PPR). Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal and physiological changes could impact running gait postpartum.
Objective:
The purpose of the current study was to investigate differences in overground running kinetics, strength and flexibility in PPRs, and age-matched nulliparous controls.
Methods:
Vertical and anteroposterior ground reaction force (APGRF) data were collected during overground running and normalized to body weight (NBW). Hip a...
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research
Executive Summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is defined as pain experienced between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly in the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint. Pelvic girdle pain is common postpartum and may result from pregnancy-related factors. Pelvic girdle pain is a leading cause of disability postpartum, and some individuals develop persistent pain. (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - January 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Clinical Practice Guideline: Executive Summary Source Type: research
